Hood gas struts for Maverick

[Wrench77]

https://www.redlinetuning.com/2021-Ford-Bronco-SPORT-Hood-QuickLIFT-PLUS-p/21-11038-02.htm

This is something I would be interested in to get rid of the hood prop for my Maverick. I don’t see why it would not fit because the Maverick and Bronco Sport are the same chassis.

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[SpacemanSpiff]

Looks like those use existing holes that are in the Bronco Sport. It's possible that the Maverick may not have any existing holes in the needed locations.

I did note in the Sandy Munro video that the Maverick hood does not have a secondary latch. That could be an issue if the gas struts were overpowered for the weight of the hood.

 

[jwiedle24]

https://www.redlinetuning.com/2021-Ford-Bronco-SPORT-Hood-QuickLIFT-PLUS-p/21-11038-02.htm

This is something I would be interested in to get rid of the hood prop for my Maverick. I don’t see why it would not fit because the Maverick and Bronco Sport are the same chassis.

How often do you plan on popping the hood?

 

[Wrench77]

How often do you plan on popping the hood?

I’m a mechanic on heavy equipment and gotten it drilled into my head early in my career to check oil regularly. So every fill up I usually check my fluids. Old habits die hard I guess.

 

[Wrench77]

Looks like those use existing holes that are in the Bronco Sport. It's possible that the Maverick may not have any existing holes in the needed locations.

I did note in the Sandy Munro video that the Maverick hood does not have a secondary latch. That could be an issue if the gas struts were overpowered for the weight of the hood.

I was thinking that as well but the Bronco Sport has the same setup with no secondary latch. So I don’t know if once you pull the release lever for the second time if the hood will pop up on its own.

 

[SpacemanSpiff]

I was thinking that as well but the Bronco Sport has the same setup with no secondary latch. So I don’t know if once you pull the release lever for the second time if the hood will pop up on its own.

It probably won't, usually the gas struts have a break over point before they will lift, but still something to consider, just to be safe.

 

[Maverick-xv]

Looks like those use existing holes that are in the Bronco Sport. It's possible that the Maverick may not have any existing holes in the needed locations.

I did note in the Sandy Munro video that the Maverick hood does not have a secondary latch. That could be an issue if the gas struts were overpowered for the weight of the hood.

I think it is like Escape or BMW M series (if you care) - it takes two pulls on hood release lever to release first and then second latch. So no more frantic searching for the second latch handle under the hood to open the hood. That is the convenience!

 

[Amakrida]

I think it is like Escape or BMW M series (if you care) - it takes two pulls on hood release lever to release first and then second latch. So no more frantic searching for the second latch handle under the hood to open the hood. That is the convenience!

Sounds like one more thing to break. We're secondary latches that big of an issue?

 

[Bbot]

A word of caution about the Maverick and Bronco Sport hoods . I recently was at a Ford Dealership and a Bronco Sport was in the repair area, I inquired as It was New still with the sticker on window. The response was the salesperson opened the hood for a customer to see then left it open, a gust of wind came up and blew the hood back damaging it and it had to be replaced. So if you open your hood remember it is lite in weight and it should be closed after you have completed your fluid checks or this remote possibility of a wind gust could ruin your day.

 

[Maverick-xv]

Sounds like one more thing to break. We're secondary latches that big of an issue?

The secondary latch is not an issue when you know where it is for specific car. two pulls is not complicated, on BMW M2 you even need to pull two times to open driver door and two times start/atop button to stop engine and then turn off ignition, lol.

 

[Wrench77]

A word of caution about the Maverick and Bronco Sport hoods . I recently was at a Ford Dealership and a Bronco Sport was in the repair area, I inquired as It was New still with the sticker on window. The response was the salesperson opened the hood for a customer to see then left it open, a gust of wind came up and blew the hood back damaging it and it had to be replaced. So if you open your hood remember it is lite in weight and it should be closed after you have completed your fluid checks or this remote possibility of a wind gust could ruin your day.

Then the gas struts might be a good thing it will limit the travel because it’s fixed unlike the hood prop rod that can slip out. A $90 investment sounds a lot cheaper then a hood replacement. Good to know thank you

 

[kingranchero]

https://www.redlinetuning.com/2021-Ford-Bronco-SPORT-Hood-QuickLIFT-PLUS-p/21-11038-02.htm

This is something I would be interested in to get rid of the hood prop for my Maverick. I don’t see why it would not fit because the Maverick and Bronco Sport are the same chassis.

This exact kit won't work on Maverick but I am sure Redline will whip up something in short order.

 

[mikey44]

I hope they do. I put the Red Line struts on my 2020 Escape SEL and they work great. Have used them on other vehicles in the past and they are top-notch items.

 

[Darnon]

I do miss the old clockspring hood supports. You don't get the unpleasant discovery that the struts have grown weak when it's cold and the hood suddenly tries to concuss you.

 

[pxpaulx]

I noticed in the raiti's rides video from the chicago show, he had a very good section looking at the engine - it does look like there are points on either side that could support these.

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